Elite models prepare for final contest in Shanghai 2011-12-05 11:50:56
BEIJING,Dec. 5 (Xinhuanet) – 65 contestants from 63 countries and regions across the globe gathered in China's financial capital, Shanghai, in preparation for the Elite Model Look World Finals. Now let's drop by the two-week modelling boot camp to see how things are going ahead of the finals on December 6th.
Begun in 1983, the Elite Model Look is an international modelling contest geared towards discovering young talents to be groomed into international supermodels. Besides rehearsals and photoshoots, Organizers in Shanghai have also arranged for the girls to enjoy the city life and Chinese culture.
The contestants took part in a tai chi class at the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower in the city's financial district of Lujiazui as they sought to understand more of their host country's ancient culture. Contestants said they were looking forward to the finals next week as they sought to look their best and exude confidence ahead of competition day.
Ashley Pattison Scott, US, said, "Well I've been trying to break in my heels and work on my walk. Just trying to get enough sleep and good food in me to help keep me fresh and awake."
The girls also visited a teahouse in the traditional Yu Garden, as they were introduced to a variety of Chinese tea and snacks by their Chinese hosts. They also got to enjoy the unique charms of Chinese art, learning Chinese calligraphy, music and painting at a private club house. This is the sixth time for China to host the competition, with Shanghai and the resort city of Sanya sharing the honors.
Li Xiaoxing, from China, said, "For me, the main thing is to be able to bring glory to my country, standing as a Chinese girl on the world stage. So I will try my best."
The Elite Model Look contest is one of the most renowned international modelling competitions, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants from cities around the world. Only the winner of each country's Elite Model Look contest will qualify to participate in the World Finals every year.
Elite Model Look International 2011 Winner - Julia Schneider / Sweden 15 years old 179 cm I live in the small town of Gävle. I'm honest and calm, and have both feet on the ground. My two horses are my passion - my everything! I played ice hockey for almost all my life and was really good but broke my arm. But I do believe that everything has a meaning and I love modelling now! The catwalk really gives me a shot of adrenaline, and I want to do it over and over again. My favourite song is the one they played when I first walked the catwalk - Chris Brown's 'Beautiful People'.
Julia Schneider of Sweden smiles after winning the final round of the 2011 Elite Model Look contest in Shanghai December 6, 2011. Sixty-five girls from around the world participated in the 28th Elite Model Look final in Shanghai. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
This the 2nd time Sweden won on this pageant. The first one was way back in 1986 when Maria Linda Lindkvist won. In addition, Sweden has numerous runners-up and semifinalists in this pageant.
Sweden may not be doing great as let's say Venezuela in the beauty pageants but at least in modeling pageants, it does. I hope Sweden will have its 2nd title in Ford Supermodel 2012.
Ford Super is the Miss Universe and Elite Model Look is MW respectively in modeling pageants.
CONGRATULATIONS JULIA SCHENIDER!!!!
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